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- News15 Sept 2026
FG Targets 200 New Telecom Sites before December
Federal government is targeting the activation of no fewer than 200 telecommunications towers in unconnected communities across the country by December, according to Dr Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
- News15 Sept 2026
Quest Merchant Bank Joint Leads BOI Landmark ₦250 Billion Bond Issuance
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has strengthened its track record in Nigeria’s capital markets following its role as Joint Lead Issuing House on BOI Financing SPV PLC’s ₦250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond Issuance.
- News15 Sept 2026
Local Content Is Business Logic, MTN CFO Modupe Kadri Tells NSACC
The Chief Financial Officer of MTN Nigeria, Modupe Kadri, has called on indigenous Nigerian enterprises to look beyond protectionism and build world-class operational capabilities capable of competing on the global stage.
- News15 Sept 2026
SEC Warns Nigerians Against Fraudsters in Dangote Refinery IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against falling victim to fake investment platforms as interest continues to rise around the historic public offer of shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.
- News15 Sept 2026
Appeal Court Affirms N85m Fine against Zenith Bank over Account Freeze
Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the July 16, 2025 judgment by a HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) which imposed a fine of N85million against Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for freezing bank’s customer’s account by relying on an invalid court order.
- News15 Sept 2026
Nigeria's $1 Trillion Dream and the Great Corporate Exodus
Nigeria’s economic story is increasingly beginning to resemble a tale of two countries, which is a troubling contradiction at the heart of Nigeria's economic story.
- News15 Sept 2026
NCC’s Anti-Scam Platform Goes Live Next Month
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) portal, an initiative that seeks to curb fraudulent activities in reassignment and recycling of SIM cards, is scheduled to go live in October 2026.
- News15 Sept 2026
UBA Opens Subscription Channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, Invites Investors to Participate
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named as an authorised financial institution through which eligible investors can subscribe to acquire shares of the highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.
- News15 Sept 2026
MTN Nigeria Receives EDGE Advanced Certification from IFC for Advancing Gender Equality
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, officially presented MTN Nigeria with the EDGE Advance Certification on September 3, 2026. This certification recognises the company's progress in advancing gender equality and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
- News15 Sept 2026
INEC Engages Global IT Solutions Providers Ahead of 2027 Elections
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is engaging global technology companies to strengthen the application of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity ahead of the 2027 polls.
- News15 Sept 2026
ALTON Backs Zero-rated Access to Educational Platforms Programme
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed stron support for the Federal Government's Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content Programme, being implemented in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Ministry of Education and participating telecommunications operators.
- News15 Sept 2026
Banks Close 476 Branches, Cash Centres in 3 Years - CBN
Deposit money and commercial banks in Nigeria closed 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
- News15 Sept 2026
North Korea Recruiting IT Professionals in Nigeria, Others to Plant Fake IT Staff in US Tech Companies- NBC News
Pyongyang, sit of power in North Korea has reportedly significantly scaled up its ongoing campaign to embed fraudulent IT professionals within American and international technology corporations.
- News14 Sept 2026
PXES, Alleged Ponzi Scheme Collapses Leaving Nigerians with Losses and Tears
Nigerians have again lost money to PXES, a collapsed online investment scheme, which stopped paying investors in early September 2026 and then became inaccessible.
- News14 Sept 2026
“Technology Disappointed Us” during 2023 Elections - Okoye, Ex-INEC Commissioner
National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that the commission experienced technological difficulties and several cyberattacks during the 2023 presidential election, when its result-viewing portal (IReV) suffered a prolonged disruption.
- News14 Sept 2026
Africa Tax Authorities Strengthen Cooperation to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows
The African Union Commission and the African Tax Administration Forum have moved to strengthen cooperation among tax authorities across the continent to tackle illicit financial flows, cross-border tax evasion and aggressive tax practices.
- News14 Sept 2026
NCC Threatens Tough Sanctions over Resurging Call Masking
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the resurgence of call masking, threatens the integrity of Nigeria’s telecoms ecosystem and could distort industry revenues.
- News14 Sept 2026
FG Moves HND Admissions under JAMB Control
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has directed that all Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions, colleges of nursing sciences and health technology institutions be conducted through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
- News14 Sept 2026
NITDA Boss Outlines Vision for Data Centre Investment
In a powerful contribution to a high-level industry panel on converting digital demand into data centre investment, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa, has outlined Nigeria’s strategic playbook for unlocking the next wave of tech infrastructure capital.
- News12 Sept 2026
Digital Parks, Master Power Plan New Data Centre Facility in Lagos
Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business in association with the Master Power Technologies Group, is expanding into West Africa with the development of a new carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. This move strengthens DPA’s investment in the digital infrastructure needed to support Africa’s growing connected economy.
- News12 Sept 2026
FG Plans Regulation of Internet Access for Nigerians below 16 Years
Federal government has said that it will introduce regulated internet access for children below the age of 16 as part of efforts to protect young Nigerians from cyberattacks and other online threats.
- News12 Sept 2026
MTN Nigeria's ₦1.62 trillion network Investment builds 100 million subscribers using more data than ever
MTN Nigeria's ₦620.5 billion capital programme for the first half of 2026 landed alongside a network that crossed 100 million subscribers this week, delivered an average of 14.8 gigabytes of data per user per month, and moved the median download speed on Nigerian networks from 16.5 megabits per second at the start of the year to 20 Mbps by mid-year.
- News12 Sept 2026
MTN Nigeria Endorses eWorldForum and Book Launch as GSM Revolution Turns 25
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, has endorsed the forthcoming eWorldForum and Book Launch scheduled for September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
- News12 Sept 2026
Access Bank Increases Womenpreneur Grant to N7m
Access Corporation Plc has increased the grant available under its Womenpreneur Programme to N7 million as it begins the eighth edition of the initiative aimed at strengthening women-owned businesses and promoting financial inclusion.
- News12 Sept 2026
Katsina State Government Marks Launch of UK-funded SCALE Programme to Strengthen Foundational Learning
The Katsina State Government has marked the launch of the Scaling Access and Learning in Education (SCALE) programme in the state. Funded by the UK Government, SCALE is delivered in partnership with the Education Development Trust (EDT), Teaching at the Right Level Africa (TaRL Africa) and Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA).
- News12 Sept 2026
PAPSS Targets Accelerated Adoption, Transaction Growth as It Expands Network Across Africa
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is preparing to accelerate adoption and transaction growth across Africa as it enters the next phase of its strategy, following significant expansion of its network and strong growth in payment volumes and values.
- News12 Sept 2026
The Leadership Reset Powering West Africa’s Customer Experience Revolution
Across West Africa, digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Mobile connectivity continues to rise across key markets such as Nigeria, with a tele-density of 101.16%, and Ghana, where penetration exceeds 135%.
- News11 Sept 2026
CBN Warns Banks, Says A Bank’s Cyber Weakness Could Trigger System-Wide Crisis
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned banks and fintechs in September 2026 that a cyber weakness in a single institution or tech vendor could trigger a cascading "one-fire" crisis across the entire national financial network.
- News11 Sept 2026
How Fidelity Bank PAPSS Is Helping Nigerian Businesses Trade Across Africa
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia.
- News11 Sept 2026
UBA Foundation Opens 2026 National Essay Competition, Raises Winning Prizes to N41.5m
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC), with a total of N41.5 million in educational grants and prizes to be awarded to the top five winners.